University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is accepting applications for admission to the graduate program with a focus in Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Blacksmithing and/or Digital Fabrication & Design for the Fall 2022 Semester.

A comprehensive Metalsmithing Studio with a wide range of traditional tools and equipment supports work at a jewelry or sculptural scale, and is located directly adjacent to a well-outfitted woodshop. The Digital Fabrication Studio, houses our technology based equipment and fuels cutting edge design, rapid manufacturing, 3D printing, and machining.

The newly updated Blacksmithing facility contains 6 workstations (4 gas forges, 2 induction forges), with post vice a wide variety of anvils. Equipment includes: treadle hammer, #6 flypress, 34lb. Anyang power hammer, 25T Anyang hydraulic forging press, various swage blocks and a large assortment of hammers, tongs, and hand tooling.

Studio assistants are students who assist instructors and are responsible for maintaining the school’s standards for studio operation. They receive housing and meals and pay only a $5 application fee in Slideroom and a $25 non-refundable processing fee if selected.

Studio assistants are selected based on their knowledge of a working studio. In addition to 25–40 hours of work each week, studio assistants are required to work from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the day before their session and may have some work to do on Friday after the session is over.

Try your hand at blacksmithing or expand your current skills in this fun and supportive workshop. Guided, beginning-level projects will include wall hooks and cooking tools as we cover skills such as tapers, scrolling, and chisel use. Experienced students can push their projects further. There will also be the option of a fun forging challenge open to all. If you have some experience and would like to use this workshop to try out new ideas and expand your skills, come join us. Open to all levels and all folx.

I'm doing a digital residency about the intersection of queerness and metal-ness. The goal is to have different perspectives on how these two words impact people and their ways of making. I'm working directly with a school in the UK (Hereford College of Art) that has a robust blacksmithing program as well as a UK craft organization (Craftspace) on the project. This simple survey will be used to select people for four different parts of a queer-focused event: social media, video interview, in person exhibition, and/or inclusion in an essay.

The iron studio coordinator reports directly to the studio operations manager and provides specialized oversight for the iron studio. The coordinator works directly with the studio team and collaboratively across the organization to support all programming and studio use throughout the year by assuring that the facilities and equipment are in good working order, and by communicating with key staff, studio assistants and/or interns, and instructors to plan and support successful programming. The studio coordinator is also responsible for budget planning and tracking, inventory management, processing purchase orders for materials, tools, and equipment as it relates to programming, and communicating and facilitating safety guidelines and practices.

Blacksmiths are at risk of developing mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused from asbestos exposure that can take 20-50 years to develop. Due to its heat-resistant properties, asbestos was used extensively in blacksmith gear as well as the tiles in the floor/ceiling around the forge and work area.

Our website features extensive information on asbestos and we work 1-on-1 with individuals to help them find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups all at no cost.

Tentatively taking applications for a part time helper. Email only, use the contact form on my website please. Send a resume and 3 photos of some of your work. You should be able to MIG and TIG weld and troubleshoot both. Forging/striking experience at least 2 years, hopefully some classes in there. If you can grind that's a plus but I'm very picky. Detail oriented, familiar with my work and politics. This is not a learning position or apprenticeship. Pay is based on skill and experience and is negotiable. Two days a week to start.

The Metal Museum offers artist internships in blacksmithing, foundry work, and repair/restoration. These positions offer artists invaluable experiential learning that is meant to expand their professional and practical skills. Responsibilities include the production of commissioned works, assistance with educational programming, participation in national conferences, on-site demonstrations, interaction with museum visitors, and shop maintenance. Internships range in length, but typically take advantage of a student's semester time frame (8-12 weeks).

For this job you will have the opportunity to build everything from gates and railings to fine art sculpture, public art, fireplace screens, and more.

I am currently open to hiring the right person for two positions:

1:Welder/Fabricator:
Primarily fabrication with an opportunity to do some blacksmithing. Welding AND Fabrication experience is a must, pay will be determined by existing skillset. You would be fabricating everything from railings and gates to custom furniture and public art. Lots of variation in kinds of jobs. Would be great if you can TIG weld as well.

2: Blacksmith & Artistic Fabricator
Assigned tasks will depend on level of experience. Daily work varies between prepping material, production forging components and assembly of components and art pieces. You would be working directly under me as my assistant, and as you show me what your capabilities are will be given more freedom to work alone and lead projects.

Skills needed for either position: Ability to read a tape measure, great attitude, passion for metalworking and desire to learn. I would love to hire someone with an existing skillset, but if you are passionate, hardworking and looking for job where you will be challenged and you thrive on learning and growing I am willing to train the right person. I'm building a family here at Bliss Studio, so I am looking for people who want to learn and grow with us.

Hiring: experienced blacksmith/fabricator. Must be proficient in both hand and power hammer forging techniques. Housing for 1st month included and potential assistance for relocation. Pay based on experience and interview. Daily hours 8-4:30 Monday to Friday, and paid travel opportunities with occasional overtime. This is a full time position with insurance benefit options, 401k and matching at a 100% vaccinated shop. Send resumè or CV to karine@maynardstudios.com

SSMC is a community of practice for academic shop professionals and associates and this is the venue for collegial, professional discussion of providing and managing resources for making in higher education.

Membership is open to managers and staff of student fabrication facilities and affiliates in educational institutions worldwide. Manufacturers and vendors of equipment, materials and software of interest to SSMC members are welcome to participate and inform, but this is not a venue for sales and solicitations are not welcome. Go to the link, scroll down, and hit the blue "Join this group" button to join.

This scholarship is made possible by the Society for Inclusive Blacksmiths to increase accountability within the craft and to support diversity in the field of blacksmithing. The SIBs scholarship is available to individuals from a historically marginalized group, which includes anyone who identifies as BIPOC, LGBTQA+, female, or disabled. The SIBs scholarship is only available for blacksmithing classes and for students 18 or older.

The Kentucky Crafts Encyclopedia is a portal to information about Kentucky craft practices, craft history, craft institutions, craftsmakers, and places that exhibit or sell craft products. Besides providing a basic overview of the topic, the site links visitors to other websites or places that supply more extensive information. This site is under constant development by folklorist Thomas A. Adler, Ph.D., of Lexington, Kentucky.

A glossary of information collected by a group of blacksmiths.

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Open to anyone who wants to participate! This is a friendly and supportive online community where you can share information, ask questions, make friends, show off your work, or whatever!

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The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center offers scholarships with two intentions:

To reduce financial barriers to participation. This means making sure anyone with an interest in our classes and shop access programs can take part in those opportunities regardless of their financial resources.

To increase racial equity with a reparations mindset. This means prioritizing access for Black, Brown, and Indigenous learners/artists, who are under-represented in fire arts specifically and in the arts more broadly.